The simplest way to check the ip address of linux Mint 8, when using the bash shell is typing the command ifconfig. On typing the ifconfig you will not only be provided with the ip address, but also the mac address, subnet mask and other information.If you want to know your system ip address follow these steps:Start--->run-->Type cmdThen command prompt will display.type ipconfigthen it will display your system IP addressIf you want to know your Network IP address then visit IP-details.com here it shows the details like ISP(Internet Service Provider),IP location,country,latitude,longitude etc..